Annual Lake Clean-up this Sunday - February 19, 2017

                                                                                             February 17, 2017
 

Dear FLLA Members,

Our Annual FLLA Lake Clean-up is targeted for Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

Volunteers can meet at the downtown boat launch. We are in need of ATV's, trailers, and tools to chip items from the ice, but they are not required to help clean up.

After the clean up, Kevin and Shawn Marios of 1st Integrity Keller Williams, has generously donated $100.00 in a drawing after the clean up.

Folowing the clean up, at approximately 3:00 pm, all volunteers will be provided a complementary meal by the Vannelli family at Vannelli's by the Lake.

Additionally, Forest Lake Floral is offering a complementary beverage at Vannelli's for all volunteers with ticket.

For questions, please contact Stev Stegner at 651 503 1337

Thank you for your support!
FLLA Board of Directors

Washington Conservation District Tree Workshop and Free Dinner

                                                                           Febraury 3, 2017

Dear FLLA Members.
​Below is a free workshop offered by the Washington Conservation District that the FLLA Board thought may be of interest to you.

FLLA Board of Directors


Washington Conservation District Tree Workshop and Free Dinner

Thursday, February 23, 2017
5:30pm 7:30pm

Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Avenue North, Oakdale, MN, 55128

Wondering what trees would thrive in your yard? What trees are the most resilient in Minnesota's changing climate? What's the proper method of planting a tree? If you are looking at any big landscaping changes to your property this coming growing season, especially planting trees, it is indeed time to start planning!

The Washington Conservation District (WCD) is already preparing for the annual Tree Sale and we are ready to help! On February 23rd, 2017, we will be offering a FREE dinner and a short evening workshop to help you find the answers to these questions and more with expert guest presenters from the US Forest Service, the DNR and the WCD.

We hope you can join us! Space is limited so register early!

When: February 23rd, 2017 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Cost: FREE

RSVP REQUIRED:    Call  Jenn Radtke at 651-330-8220 x44
  

Year End Summary of 2016 FLLA Water Quality and AIS Projects

                                                                                February 3, 2017
 

Dear Friends of the Lake:

This is report two of two that describes the 2016 Year End Summary in regards to Water Quality and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) projects that impact you and the well-being of the lake.

You should have received within the last week report number one in an e-mail from the FLLA regarding the Educational, Social and Fund Raising Programs for 2016.

2016 was a very busy year in regards to managing the water quality and AIS in Forest Lake. Approximately $322,000 was spent by our partners and the FLLA in executing these projects. Without the support of the Comfort Lake Forest Lake Watershed (CLFLWSD) and the City of Forest Lake none of this would have been possible. Please thank those organizations for their support of Forest Lake. These partnerships have grown each year and as a community and lake shore owners we are lucky to have such great partners. We know from talking to other lake associations that is always not the case. The source of the funding for 2016 was as follows:

• CLFLWSD and Grants………$258,000
• City of Forest Lake………….$52,500
• FLLA………………………………..$11,500

The funding by the FLLA was only made possible by your membership dues. It is critical to the long term success of these programs that the FLLA remain a vibrant and active lake association so we need your support and membership. Your $40 membership dues are the best investment you can make in protecting your lake property investment and the lake well-being.


Below is a Summary of these efforts during 2016 with some very interesting charts and pictures which we hope will make it easier for you to understand each of these programs.

In the next coming weeks you will be receiving an e-mail requesting your membership contribution of ($40) for 2017. We look forward to your prompt support so we can continue to move important lake improvement projects forward.


Thank you for your support

Jerry Grundtner, FLLA Board Member

FLLA Board:

Blake Dalbec…Weed Harvesting                      
Bob Muske……Secretary
Scott Dewitt…email list /broadcast mechanics  
Ross Ohman……
Jerry Grundtner… VP,AIS,CAC chair                  
Don Potts……..
Chris Hoyt….Corp members                                                     
Steve Schmaltz…..WSD rept/website
Gayle Hove…Treasurer                                                              
Stev Stegner……President
Doug Joens…City MS4 program                                              
Mike Schrom….